If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that stress doesn’t care if you’ve had a productive day or not, it will still try to creep in.

Whether I’m knee deep in projects at the office or bouncing between blog posts and new arrivals for House of Charlotte, I need a moment to decompress and just breathe. That’s when I discovered one of my favorite forms of self-care: coloring.

Balancing a full-time job, running an e-commerce business, blogging, and staying on top of home projects can feel like a juggling act. But with the right strategies, it's possible to manage it all without burning out. Here’s how I navigate the balancing act.